Among the number of things Ben Arfa has allegedly been unfairly treated is the accusation that Newcastle failed to pay his rent for three months, despite still taking the money out of his wages, as well as fining him giving an interview to a national paper, in which he stated that he wanted to remain at the club.

And the final straw comes when he was fined for returning to pre-season 1.5kg overweight, although he claims it is extra muscle weight, rather than fat.

“We don’t know what the problem is,” Quazine admitted.

“Pardew in the past has said Hatem was extraordinary. Hatem has done everything for Newcastle, every effort has been made to discuss the problem.

“He is simply doing his job. He trains well, he enjoys training with the reserves were he has a great coach in Peter Beardsley. We are now in a situation where there doesn’t seem to be a solution.”

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